Budapest Hammer & Sickle Communist Times Tour
Price
58 €
Duration
2,5 hours
⭐️ Highlights
Small-group walking tour with an expert guide
Discover the history of WWII and Communism in Hungary
Visit Liberty Square and the Monument to the Soviet Red Army
Learn about the 1956 Revolution at the Parliament and visit the exhibition
See the Shoes on the Danube Bank
Enjoy a café stop in a retro bar
⏱️ Duration
2.5 hours
💶 Prices
Adult: 58 €
Student with ID: 54 €
Not recommended for children under 14
Please note that a 6% booking fee applies to the advertised price
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📍 Meeting Point
Deak Ferenc ter in front of the Lutheran Church
🏁 End Point
City center, near the Parliament
✔️ Inclusions
Licensed English speaking expert guide
Refreshment stop with a beverage
❌ Exclusions
Pick-up or drop-off
📖 Know before you book
Due to the topic, it is not recommended for children under age 14
This tour involves two hours of continuous walking on high curbs, stairs, and slippery surfaces, making it unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
The tour runs in all weather, so please dress appropriately
📋 Tour details
The way it was, comrade! On this tour, we’ll take you on a journey back through time to show you what life was like during our 50 years of Communism and how Big Brother dictated our lives.
On this tour, you’ll get a comprehensive overview of Hungary’s communist era. Learn about how children were raised, family life, travel restrictions, and what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. Discover the challenging process of obtaining a passport and delve into intriguing aspects of the time, from black markets to banana lines.
We’ll explore the history of the Communist government appointed after World War II, whose policies led to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The tour provides an overview and highlights major locations where significant events unfolded.
You’ll stop at Liberty Square to see Budapest’s last remaining Soviet monument. Our journey continues to the Hungarian Parliament, where the first shots of the 1956 uprising were fired, and includes a visit to the related exhibition. You will walk along the Danube to the Imre Nagy Memorial, dedicated to the prime minister who led Hungary during the 1956 revolution.
You will also pass the WWII-era Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial on the way.